Publications

This study uses spatial econometrics to account for the interdependencies between the subnational EU regions to estimate the future impacts of changes in temperature on sectoral labour productivity under the Paris Agreement. 

Through GIS mapping of all Caribbean islands, this work shows the potential for near-coastal deep-water as a resource for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is shown, and these results are coupled with an estimate of the countries for which OTEC would be most advantageous due to a lack of other dispatchable renewable power options.

This report looks into the need to stop the expansion of coal and phasing out coal for power generation in Southeast Asia to avoid the catastrophic climate change impacts that threaten the region.

After officially rejoining the Paris Agreement, the Biden administration is now preparing a new Nationally Determined Contribution. The CAT’s analysis indicates that the new US NDC should aim to reduce its national emissions by at least 57-63% below 2005 levels by 2030.

This policy brief discusses economy-wide and sector-level benchmarks in 2030 and beyond for Japan to be consistent with the Paris Agreement’s long-term 1.5°C warming limit.